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THE GALVESTON DAILY NEWS, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1897.
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tif.h-tikks to
si iihoi \d them.
If (ir«fk Regular* %re Found A mo lift
the Invuderw—Oilier Ileum About
(lie I'peliin Trouble.
Klasona. Macedonia, April 9. noon.—Bands
of Greek briaands have entered Turkey at
Kranla, in the vicinity of Grobina. The
Turkish troops have been engaged with
them and the fight has been proceeding
since ' o'clock this morning-. At the Turk-
ish h» luhp.arUis this news is looked upon
as being of the gravest description, in view
of the excitement here. Edhein Pasha has
velit orders to have everything in readiness
for an advance of the Turkish army in
force. It is' not known yet whether Greek
troops were among the bands that have en-
tered Turkish territory.
CireekM Molding Their Own,
London. April J*.—A dispatch to the Evpn-.
ing News from Klasona. dated 3.20 ]>. m.
to-day, says: "The invading Greeks num-
ber low. and are holding their own. Tele-
grams are proceeding incessantly between
tire vita and Constantinople."
Oilier Accounts of I lie Hit id.
London. April }>.—The correspondent of
the Times at Grevna saya at .1 p. m. to-day
(Friday) 400 Greek bandits crossed the fron-
tier between Metzoro and Diskata, where
they encountered the Turkish troops. The
righting lasted throughout the day. with
some loss of life and a number of minor
casualties.
The Athens Times' correspondent says it
is imported there that the invaders con-
sisted uf L'500 carefully picked men. who
had been equipped by the Ethnike Hetari-
ari.
Only u Skirmish.
London, April lit.—The Uaily Chronicle's
Athens correspondent telegraphs at mid-
night, saying:
The commander of the frontier post at
Tsoflalani telegraphed io the commander of
the Eighth battalion at Everseones near
Trikkala that the Turks, after a band of
insurgents hud crossed the frontier, at-
tacked three Greek positions, those at Fc-
nlka. Prelitza and the tomb of Bimbashi.
The commander added that tiring was still
in progress. As. however, he asked for
only one company of reinforcements, ho
evidently did not consider the affair a
grave one.
Fighting Continues.
Flasona, April }■». 4 p. m.—A dispatch re-
ceived ut the Turkish headquarters here
from Grevna says that lighting between
the Greeks and Turk* continue*. The
Turks, following out the instructions of
Edherri Pasha, have surrounded the Greek
irregulars, and a greater parr of the Turk-
ish division stationed at Grevna, under
Hakki Pasha is now advancing.
It is impossible to distinguish whether
the Invaders are supported by a substan-
tial portion of the Greek regular army, as
the Greeks have taken up a position in the
middle of a foreet: but the correspondent
of the Associated Press Is informed that the
moment the Turkish officers ascertain the
presence of the uniforms of the Greek reg-
ulars In the ranks of the aggressors. Ed-
hem Pasha will order the advance of the en-
tire Turkish army.
The situation is most serious. ]n the
meanwhile Ed hem Pasha remains at the
general headquarters awaiting news. Me
has already notified his generals of di-
visions to hold themselves in readiness for
instant action, and the reserves have al-
read> left the encampment here 1n order to
move closer to the first line of defense.
Grevna is eighteen hours' march from
here and Kiania is ten miles southwest ward
of Grevna.
Turkish Line of Defense.
Elasona. April 9.—The correspondent, of
The Associated Press was enabled this
morning to make a close investigation of
the Turkish line of defense. Jt reveals the
fact that everything i» in preparation. The
transport service is excellent. Four hun-
dred pack horses are employed and enor-
mous masses of war stores, pontoons, can-
non. tents, medicines, munitions, and in
fact everything needed for a large army,
has been gathered here.
From l.arlMPii.
Larissa. April y.-In spite of official Intel-
ligence received here yesterday saying the
powers have arranged to settie the Cretan
question by plebiscite of the island, there is
no cessation ol war preparations, troops be-
ing forwarded daily to the frontier and
posts being strengthened. The transport
arrangements are admirable. The troops
are full of enthusiasm and are spiendidlv
equipped.
The Humor hI LnrlAfMi.
Larlssa. April 9.—It i* rumored here that
three bands of insurgents, numbering about
2)00 men. have appeared at different points
in Macedonia. Ii is believed that these
bands may force an outbreak of hostili-
ties.
The Greek trading steamer Thessaly,
after landing passengers ai Volo on Wed-
nesday. was sent urgently to Skiothas with
an important dispatch to meet the eastern
(Jreek squadron.
I nder Fire of I fiMuraeiits.
Canea, April 9.—The Mussulmans and
others who had sought refuge in the fort-
ress of Kissamo, arrived here to-day on
board an Austrian transport. The garri-
son of the place, however, remained there
until a continuous fusillade from the Insur-
gents killed two soldiers io-day. Later in
the day a Russian government boat bom-
barded the insurgents and compelled them
io retire to the vicinity of Klssamo.
I'm elite or Itellifte rent IlloeUade.
London. April !».—The attorney general.
Sir Richard Webster, replying for the gov-
ernment to-day relative to the blockade of
Greece, said the intentions of the powers
could not be announced until a definite de-
cision had been taken. IIe could not say
whether the blockade would be pacific or
belligerent. If pacific, thi blockade would
apply to Greek vessels only: in the event of
it being belligerent there was no doubt
that the usual practice would be followed
of allowing the vis-t Is of neutral power*
already in ihe blockaded ports to complete
their cargoes witnin a reasonable time and
to sail at once. Neutral vessels with •ar-
gots for blockaded ports, he added, would
we liable to be turned back from the date
the blockade commenced.
Herald'* SI. I'eferslniru Budget.
New* York, April 9.—A special to the Her-
eld from fc't. Petersburg .-ays;
At a reception glv» n by the Spanish min-
ister, Count Mouravleff was much congrat-
ulated on the soundness, completeness and
masterliness ot his note.
Another subject discussed i.-i what are
generally considered the warlike words of
.Vir. Balfour.
It is commented upon that during the re-
cent interview between Lord Salisbury and
AL Hanotau.v the latter complained about
the Undue violence of the words used by
certain English statesmen as regards
Frajioe in the Egyptian qufslion. The for-
mer had agreed Ii was :i pii.v and said he
erould use his influence thai ii should noi
occur again. Now. right atop of this comes
\hla aort of « second d« fiance, the first be-
ing that of 8ir Mm lutef Hi< ks-lh aeh, which
Burred the Chauvinist* and ma<b M. Ilano-
taux a positiun difficult.
The delay ot the blockade is not deemed
n drawback to the decidedly pacific tenderi-
zes which are springing up in Greee*. At
the flrtt meeting no mure is feared than
that the Greeks may find it incumbent upon
iheiAseiVto) to sutler one deteat at the
n*nd» of the Turks, if only to appease tfie
j.A'siwiifal ixclltfiuUit and avoid a pwi>sibie
revolution. The Herald's dispatches from
Its correspondent with the Turks at the
front have created a strong impression hero
fiom the earnestness and vivid realization
of the situation and of giving the real con-
dition of the Ottoman forces.
In the 11 <i I lit n Climiilier of Deputies.
Rome. April 0.—The chamber of deputies
was crowded to-day on the resumption of
the debate raised yesterday by the inter-
pellation of Signor Imbriani, the socialist
leader in the chamber. The marquis VI-
conti Yenosti, foreign minister, replied for
the government, which had been charged
by Signer Imbriani with being guilty of
tin- policy of leading free Italy to commir
indefensible acts of violence against Greece
and to trample upon the laws of nations.
After reviewing from its inception the
whole story of the Cretan crisis', the for-
eign minister said:
' From the outset, among the various pro-
posals having ihe common aim of pacifica-
tion in Crete. Italy has always supported
the application of effective reforms. I'n-
happil.v the work of reform has been in-
terrupted by the insurrection caused by the
tergiversation of the porte. It Is Italy's
Interest i hat there phould not be a gen-
eral war. Italy could not Ignore affairs
in the east as connected with the question
of the balance of power in the Mediter-
ranean."
"The government favors, therefore, a
progn ssivr change to the advantage of cer-
tain peoples which tpmi to escape from the
Turkish yoke by obtaining national autono-
my. Hut this principle muijt of necessity be
recoiu'lleil with the exigencies of peace and
with European equilibrium. (Cheers.)
"It did not suit Italy that the eastern
question, instead of taking the form of
gradual transformation to the benefit of re-
nascent nations, should assume the form
of a partition between the military and
maritime powers. Admiral Canevaro has
worthily represented the loyalty and the
support given by Italy to the concert.
(Cheers.) Italy has remained faithful to the
concert and has co-operated in all efforts
to promote the settlement desired and in
every proposal calculated to jvnder the po-
sition of Greece easier. If only Greece had
lent an tar to the counsels of moderation,
no humiliation would have been involved for
her. If Greece had declared she would have
declared her object—the liberation of the
Cretans. The present crisis should be sur-
mounted and the desired reforms secured
without infringing on the status quo of the
balance of power, in this way Italian poli-
cy will be attained. I could not subscribe
to the eloquent manifestations of sympathy
which the Cretans and their cause, had iii
this chamber, because no government dare
assume the responsibility of isolated action
in the eastern question." (Cheers from the
right and center.)
Defending the action of Italy in Crete, the
foreign minister recalled to the chamber
the fact that the country once before had
sacrificed the national feelings by stopping
General Garibaldi. Signor Imbriani here
interrupted with a violent and only partly
intelligible protest. Jle was called to order
but, as he persisted in speaking, the sit-
ting of the chamber was suspended amid
great, excitement. When it was resumed
Signor Imbriani apologized and made for-
mal submission to the authority of the
president of the chamber.
The marquis Viconti Yenosti concluded
amid cheers from the right and center and
amid protests from the radicals, particu-
larly from Signor FrattI, who was called
to order. The debate was adjourned until
to-morrow.
Situation at Constantinople.
Constantinople, April 9.—War preparations
throughout the Turkish empire continue to
be steadily pressed, although there is not
mucji change in the eastern situation. A
very pessimistic feeling prevails here at the
failure of the powers in attempts to coerce
Greece, The blockade of the Piraeus seems
as for off as ever, and the war party is
bringing pressure to bear on the govern-
ment With the result that the porte has dis-
patched circulars to the representatives
abroad setting forth that the Turks are
growing impatient at the prolongation of
the crisis, which is pressing heavily upon
the already embarrassed exchequer. The
belief prevails here that the powers are
losing their hold over the course of events
and that their so-called concert is a. fail-
tire. A new danger has arisen through the
circulation in Constantinople and the prov-
inces of a pamphlet reciting the alleged
Christian atrocities on Mussulmans in
Crete and elsewhere. This is so inflaming
the Turks against the Greeks that the
Grecian minister nas drawn the attention
of the porte to the matter. The government
has proceeded to lake the measures neces-
sary to prevent outbreaks on the part of
the populace.
\iir*e* for Crete.
Chicago. 111.. A pi it 9.- Lady llenry Som-
eivet has* cabled Miss Frances Willard,
president of the Woman * Christian Tem-
perance union, asking that 9lu0u be spent
for While Ribbon nurses in Crete, as the
need there is urgent, and enough money
has been sent In to support the Armenian
orphans three years. In the exigency Miss
Willard cabled consent, "feeling that it is
all one cause of suffering Christians slain
by Moslem swords, and the hideousness of
the situation 1s incalculably inasnlficil be-
cause ol Knsilsh bullets helping in the
daughter of the Christians."
COMMERCIAL MATTERS,
Ulnlie Savings Hank Affairs.
Chicago, 111., April 9.-Warrants for the
arrest of Charles W. Spalding, president;
A. IX Avcrill, vice president, and C. E.
Churchill, cashier, of the defunct Globe
savings bank, have been sworn put by
Frank E. Stone of the firm of Stone
Francis, depositors in the institution. Mr.
Stone went before Justice W. T. Mall and
a complaint charging the officers of the
bank with embezzlement was drawn up.
The three warrants were at once issued.
The complaints charge that the officers
"corruptly, fraudulently and felonlouslv did
receive from Frank K. Stone of the* firm
of Stone & Francis the sum of J2on in law-
ful money on account of that linn, which
was in no way indebted to the bank at. that
time. The deposit, it was alleged, was
made on March 24. and after that date the.
sum of was withdrawn. The complaint
further charges that when the deposit was
made the bank was Insolvent, whereby such
insolvency the money was lost to Stone <V-
Francis, making the officers guiltv of em-
bezzlement.
On Sunday afternoon a meeting of the
depositors of the Globe savings bank will
be held. Mr. Stone and other depositors
have sent out a notice to depositors of the
Globe savings bank to attend the meeting,
wht ii action will be taken "to form an or-
ganization to Investigate and probe the
failure of the bank and take such other
action as will protect their interests In the
premises."
NEW HAMPSHIRE INVESTORS.
Nashua. N. II., April 0.—The news that
warrants had been issued for the arrest of
President Charles W. Spalding, Cashier C.
F. Churchill and Vice President A. D. Ev-
erill of the defunct Globe savings bank of
Chicago, the stock of which is largely
owned in this state, was no great surprise
to Nashua stockholders. While no open
charges of criminal conduct have been
made, there have been many complaints
of mismanagement on the part of the bank
officials, and when about two weeks ago a
request that stockholders contribute an as-
sessment of r>a uer cent was made a com-
mittee of two was appointed to look into
the bank's affairs. Among the holders of
stock in New Hampshire are the Nashua
savings bank, Wilton savings bank, Milford
savings bank. New Hampshire banking
company, two banks at Keenc and several
private Individuals. The banks, however,
are not as heavily Involved as individual
investors.
SurrciHlered III in Me I f.
Chicago., ill., April 9.-C. E. Churchill,
cashier of the suspended Globe savings
hank, for whose arrest a warrant on a
charge of embezzlement was sworn out
yesterday, surrendered himself to-day and
furnished bonds for his appearance. Presi-
dent C. \V. Spalding and Vice President A
I). Averill. for whom warrants are also out,
have not yet put in an appearance,
i halt el Mortgage.
Dallas. Tex.. April 9.—M. Washerman filed
a chattel mortgage this afternoon to Sey-
mour Meyer, conveying his stock of dry
goods, clothing, etc., at ",02 Elm street, Lia-
bilities, $.Vii»(i, All the creditors are Dallas
people.
\mn lgn me nt.
Sunset-. Montague Co., Tex,, April 9.—Nix
Bros, made an assignim itt to J. W. Rose
on the 6th Instant. Liabilities, $2000.
>1 A.JO II SANDOVAL OF WKVLRH'S
STAFF FN HOI TE ON A SI'FC-
l\l, MISSION.
To Cure a t'olU in Uu« Day,
take laxative Bromo gulnlne Tablets. Drug*
itiuuu money if it fail* to cure. ftv.
Note* of Engagements at Various
Place*—'Trying to Make Gen-
eral (ionifz Fight.
Havana. April 9.—Major Sandoval of the
staff of the captain general is a passenger
on board the steamer Olivette, which left
this port late yesterday. The major is on
1:1s way to Washington, charged with a
special mission.
A small detachment of Spanish troops
stationed on the banks of the river Cauto
was compelled, on account of the scarcity
of food and water, to retire upon Cauto.
While retiring it was surrounded by a
strong force in the hills and compelled to
surrender.
Six armed insurgents have surrendered at
Niquiro.
The chief of police has "rebuked" an
agent here of the Heraldo of Madrid for
selling copies of that paper without having
previously passed them through the hands
of the censor.
The insurgents continue to hold the
tower of Bannms, and it is reported the en-
trance is closed with torpedoes.
Eighteen political prisoners have arrived
here on the steamer Comota, from Car-
denas.
Captain General YVeyler has changed his
itinerary. While at Las Lunas he decided
to camp at Javao during the night of April
7, and gave orders accordingly. Yesterday
he arrived at Sancti Spiritus, where he was
received by tlie mayor. Senor Marcos Gar-
cia, and the local authorities. The city was
decorated in honor of the captain general.
While General Weyler Is indefatigable in
pushing the work of purifying the adminis-
tration of Cuba, the military operations
continue.
General Unas has crossed the island sev-
eral times in Santiago de Cuba and in the
Manzanillo district he has broken up an in-
surgent stronghold.
The surrender of insurgents in Santa
Clara continues and those who have not
suriendered are being pursued night and
day with the object, the Spaniards say, of
compelling General Maximo Gomez to tight.
In spite of the efforts of the Spanish troops,
however, Gomez succeeds In eluding them,
and tlie Spanish officers insist that he is
anxiously waiting for the rainy season to
put an end to their operations.
Porto Hloo (Iprlnlng a Fiasco.
New York, April 9.-A special to the Her-
ald from San Juan de Porto Rico says: An
uprising which recently occurred in the
town of Yauco has proved to be a move-
ment of no importance. I'p to the present
time no person of any importance has been
implicated in the affair. The so-called rev-
olutionary forces consisted of a few peas-
ants. of whom some were armed with
machetes. Of these forty-five were taken
prisoners and the. rest have since sttrrend-
dered to the authorities. The island is now
completely tranquil. The election for prov-
incial assemblymen will take place on Sun-
day.
The Itlvera Resolution.
Washington, D. C.f April 9.—The senate
resolution protesting against the summary
proceedings by the Spanish officials in Cuba
egainst the captive insurgent leader, Ri-
vera. has reached the state department
through, the white house. Secretary Sher-
man, regarding it as merely declaratory of
the sense of the senate, ami offered in an
advisory rather than a mandatory spirit,
has tiled it away, and is not likely to carry
out its suggestion and lodge a protest with
the Spanish government, particularly in
view of the information he has received
that Rivera is not fo be shot.
Ill vera at CaliannM Fort.
Havana, April 9.—General Ruiz Rivera,
accompanied by Colonel Bacallao, arrived
by train at Regis to-day. They were trans-
ferred to a tugboat end were conveyed to
Cabanas fortress* Both seemed in excellent
spirits.
AHlttCKLE-WOOLSO.N IN.II NCTIO.N.
The Courr Decide* A an I list Arlmekle,
Wliile Holding I'aetM Proved.
Toledo, O., ApVll !».—in the Arbuckle-
Wool&on injunction suit, me circuit court
to-day overruled plaintiff's motion for a
new trial and granted fifty days in which
to file a bill of exceptions. The common
pleas court some time since dissolved the
injunction to restrain defendants from cuf-
fing prices of coffee. The court reviewed
the fact and found that in all probability
the American sugar refining company, or
sugar trust, bought the stock of the Wool-
son company, and did so for the purpose of
retaliating against the Arbuckles for at-
tempting to enter ihe sugar business. The
court also finds that the company Is being
run in the interest of the sugar trust and
not for the benefit of the Wool son com-
pany: that the decline in coffee was made
for the purpose of forcing losses on Ar-
lmekle Bros, and driving them out of the
sugar business. But the court holds that
the plaintiffs are not prosecuting the case
in good faith in the Interest of the Wool-
son spico company, but to protect their
great interest as Arbuckle Bros, coffee
company, and therefore, while an ordinary
stockholder might have relief, the pluintiffs
can not. This decision, though it affirms
the decree of Judge Morris of the common
ideas court, is placed on a different ground.
Judge Morris decided that the plaintiffs
had not made proof of the facts: til*1 court
holds that they have proved the facts, hut
the law is against them. The question,
whether one corporation may deliberately
cut the price of its product for the purpose,
not of benefiting itielfi but of injuring a
competitor or some third person. Is ono
which should be decided by the supreme
court.
Clilet' .hiMtice uf Hawaii.
San Francisco, Cal., April 9.—A. F. Judd,
chief justice of the supreme court of the
republic of Hawaii, Is here with his wife,
en route to the eastern slates on a visit.
Justice Judd has been a member of the Ha-
waiian _ supreme court twenty-three years,
and chief justice since 1881. He is a grad-
uate of Yale college. In the course of an
interview he said: "I do not think we will
have any trouble with the Japanese gov-
i t urnout because Hawaii recently sent home
some 400 Japanese. They were refused
landing because they did not. comply with
our Immigration laws, which are a close
copy of those of the I'nited States. The
annexation spirit of the islands is very
strong, in fact it is generally and strongly
tit sired that the islands may soon become
a part of tin- I nited States. Times are
very good with us. The sugar crop was
large and the prices good. Coffee will soon
be raised extensively On the Islands, and
next to sugar will be our chief industry."
is accused of the crime and a posse has
been organized to lynch him if his guilt
can he proven.
Jiryan nt in I la luiMnee.
Tallahassee, Fla., April 9.-VV. J. Bryan
reached here at. 5 o'clock this afternoon.
He spoke to-day at Lake City, Live Oak,
where he was greeted by a large crowd.
Upon his arrival here he was met by a
committee of officials. When asked if he
f» It any serious effects from his fall yes-
terday. Mr. Bryan said:* "I am all right,
but I was considerably shaken tip. and my
chest and legs are very painful."
a platform tor the evening address had
been built in the park, and Mr. Bryan
spoke there al .1 o'clock. He disclaimed
any intention of influencing the pending
senatorial contest In the legislature.
After the speech a reception was held at
the Leon hotel. Mr. Bryan will leave for
Jacksonville at 2.4.1 a. in., where lie is to
speak to-morrow night.
CHINESE NEWS.
The Philippine War—Story of a Hor-
rible >1 order.
Vancouver, R. <\, April y.~T::e steamer
Empress of Japan has arrived from the ori-
ent after an uneventful trip. She had an
unusually large number of Chinese on
board—790—and was detained at quarantine
for some time. Among the Chinese is a
theatrical company which is to play at
Nashville, Tenth', during the exposition.
The Fmpress brings the following advices:
Reliable information in regard to the oper-
ations of the Spanish troops in the Philip-
pines are still difficult to obtain. There is
a superabundance of highly colored reports
appearing in the eensorized dispatches of
the Spanish press, but the information fur-
nished by correspondents of Hong Kong is
of an entirely * different character. The
Spanish forces are meeting with a stub-
born resistance in Cavite. and it will be
many months before this province is cleared
of rebels. The Insurgents continue to at-
tack all convoys of stores, and the move-
ments of troops are in consequence greatly
hampered. The captain general has applied
to the Spanish government for 8000 addition-
al troops. The troops operating in ihe prov-
ince uf Cavite are considered insufficient.
Irately numbers of native troops are still
going over to the rebels. It is evident that
the rebels have, received large supplies of
firearms. At me battle of 8a let ran, fought
March 8, the Spanish general Seabola was
killed.
For his services while attending upon Li
Hung Chang during his recent tour, the em-
peror has conferred upon Mr. Teetring the
rank of a brevet civil premier button, which
only two other foreigners have had the
honor of receiving, namely, the late General
Gordon and Sir Robert Hart.
The steamer Glamorganshire, which was
wrecked on Rosslin reef, about thirty miles
from Cape St. James, while on a voyage
from Hong Kong to Saigon, will prove a
total loss.
The Chinese government has appointed H.
E. Chang Yen Huan. vice president to Eng-
land, as special ambassador to represent the
empire of China al Queen Victoria's dia-
mond jubilee celebration.
The Chinese government has decided t.o
order four more armored cruisers and sev-
eral torpedo destroyers of the English type.-
Arrangements are being made at the pal-
ace of the empres* and empress dowager,
which are to be devoted toward strengthen-
ing the new navy.
There are indications of LI Hung Chang
coming into fuller power shortly, but there
are still a great many attempts made to di-
minish his newly acquired influence over
the emperor. The empress dpwager and
Prince Kung are still his champions.
The emperor has sanctioned the Institu-
tion of the Imperial Bank of China, with a
capital of 500,000 taels.
IviaOchao. on the southern coast of Shan-
tung, is to l>e fortified and a naval yard and
dry dock established there. Foreign advis-
ers of the Chinese government have for a.
long time, urged this step.
A story of a horrible murder comes from
Bangkok. A young girl was caught in the
act of eloping with her lover and was con-
fined in the house of her relatives, who
broke every bone in her body as punish-
ment. The woman lingered in fearful agony
for fourteen days. Two men and a woman,
were sentenced to death for the murder and
beheaded. The execution was a barbarous
affair, the headsman being drunk, and the
convicted wretches were slashed in the most
fearful manner before death relieved then-
sufferings.
The Philippine War.
Madrid, April 9.—Dispatches received here
from Manilla, capital of the Philippine is-
lands, say that the insurgents have killed
several monks and have burned the
churches of Buena Vista, Guida and Kn-
dange. Insurgents are also said to be erect-
ing fortifications in favorable positions. The
Spanish military operations are almost at a
standstill.
British Loan to Liberia.
Paris, April 9.—The Temps publishes a let-
ter to-day from Sierra Leone stating that
it is understood there and affirmed In offi-
cial circles that Great Britain is about to
make a loan to the Liberian government.
It is expected that the conditions of the
loan, if made effective, will give Great
Britain a preponderant position in Liberia,
to the detriment of the United States,
France, Germany and the Netherlands.
ho ii me Struck by Liulitn lug.
Rockdale, Milam Co., Tex., Apill 9.—
While it was raining hern yesterday morn-
ing lightning struck the residence of Mr.
J. C. McCawley on Green street. Mrs
MeCawley was badly frightened and her
baby was either shocked or scared almost
into a spasm.
The wall paper in several of the rooms
was considerably torn and scorched, but
no serious damage was done.
Dr. lloberlN Acquitted.
Hillsboro, Tex,, April 9.—The jury in the
case of Dr. J. G. Roberts turned In a ver-
dict of not guilty this morning. His wife,
Mrs. L. L. Roberts, was then put on trial.
At 3.30 this afternoon the jury was com-
pleted and the court began hearing testi-
mony. it is substantially the same as in
the case of Dr. Roberts. The testimony
will hardly be concluded before noon to-
morrow.
Another Bfg Tlial Stands I p.
Chrlesman, Burleson Co., Tex., April 9.—
Mrs. C. Gelck of this place has In her pos-
session a hen's egg. which was laid last
Sunday, that Is similar to the one reported
in The News of March from Weather-
ford, Tex., except this one will not. adhere
to a rock. It will stay in no position ex-
cept to stand on the little end. The egg is
very small, but has a firm, hard shell on it.
STATE CAPITAL.
].) iieliiiig Party Organized.
Guthrie. Ok., April 9.—The ^ 4-year-old
daughter of John Wood, near McLoud, was
criminally assaulted yesterday and is dy-
ing of her injuries, A young man, ufced ISf,
Verdict of .Not Guilty.
Austin, Tex., April 9,—In the county
court to-day. Judge Walker presiding, the
suit of the state against L. Sinsheimer,
charged with libel, complaint having been
made by A. Heidenh'-imer, was dismissed,
or rather a verdict of not guilty was given,
on the ground that the evidence against the
defendant did not substantiate the charge.
NotnrieM Public.
Austin. Tex., April 9.—The following is a
list of notaries for the counties of Fayette,
Lavaca and Colorado, recommended by
Senator Kerr: E. M. Ragsdale. Muldoon;
G. G. Moore, J. H. Sloma. 10. A. Arnioni,
J. F. Mansfield. F. P. Yeager. Paul Vogel-
sang, M. F. Walker, W. R. Morgan, C. P.
Harrison. Flatonla; John A. Kerr. Henry
Zdokl. T. W. LuntS Lagrange: C. T. Zapp.
Zapp: J. W. Bigle.v. Colony;W. L. Mar-
burger. William Mennike. Cistern: A. Ne-
orsta, Pralia: August Wlndmeyer, Amtnons-
vllle: Charles Luck, O'Quinnj W. F.
Adams, jr.. Monserrate; Valentine Gallatin,
Moravia: c. 15. Wilhausen, Shiner; J. M.
Smith, Seclusion: R. F. Sknehot. Kraflna;
T. J. 11 el wig, J. W. Crouch. Moulton: J.
R. Josek, Praha; O. VV. Miller. Wiede; II.
!•'. Kuhne, Hope; F. a. Worthing, Worth-
ing: F. G. Pat ton, Sweet Home: VV. F.
Adams, sr.. Haekberry: Joe Levy, a. G.
Sterne, ]•:. J. Kings. Yoakum: J. C. Lam-
kin. <>. Searcy, 10. A. Seymour, A. P.
Bagb.v, jr.. H. II. Tippett, Joe Stenzel. J\
II. C.repn, Hallettsvllle; C. J. Gray, Shiner:
John N. Hawkins. John II. Meyers, L. VV.
Jeliuck, Hallettsvllle; W. G. .McForlarid,
Hallettsvllle: F. C. Foidtren, Witting. R.
.1. Putney. Ez/.ell: VV. II. Streibeck, Bres-
lau; N. VV. Morris, Hope: C. J. Gray.
Shiner: G. T. Wilson, V oakum: VV. A.
Malr, Hallettsvllle: August VVcller, Sub-
lime. J. T. Thomas, Schulenburg: Rudolph
Jaegglis. Frlench Simpson, Hallettsvilie;
James Herman. Oak Grove; 1). J. Shall.
Wesley Huddleston. Yoakum: Thomas Cobb
King. Robert L. Foard, jr.. F. G. Malion,
L. G. Smith, Edwin a. Mulsch. fancy
Shaw. E. S. Middlebrook. T. C. King, J. If.
Johnson, Columbus: .William J. Weller,
Cheatham; VV. 11. Van a 1stynr. ,j. J. Hal-
loway. I>. VV. Jackson, John C. Hubbard,
K. C. Mccormick. J. C. Kindred, G. vv.
Webber. VV. B. Coleman. Weimar: W. F.
B. Wicker. Eagle Lake; N. C. Rlgg. Rock
Island: J. VV. Tinkler. E. G. Scott, Cras'-o;
T. a. Hill, Weimar; Thomas Ii. Mullin, J.
P. Woolsey. ||. c. Stownk. VV. iI. Isaacs,
Oakland; Paul Vandervoort, Cliestervlle;
John Baxter, Roek island; C. it. Grobe,
Oakland.
RELIGIOUS.
licoraeloivii Revival.
Georgetown, Tex., April 9.—A revival be-
gan to-day ut the Cumberland Presbyterian
church, conducted by Rev. M. M. Morphis.
assisted by the pastor, Rev. William Peat-
cy. The first service was largely attended
and u successful meeting is anticipated.
IT ASCF.NDFI) THE APALACHICOLA
V ALLEY IN GKOItUfA AND
ALA HAM A.
TON,
Together With Yaidosta and a Sec-
tion of Alabama—Several Lives
Are Kcported Lost.
Atlanta, Ga.. April 9.—Telegrams from
Ozark. Ala., and Valdosta. Ga., near the
Ill-fated town of Arlington, Ga., show that
this section was visited to-day by another
gulf cyclone, ascending the Apalachicola
valley and sweeping it with terrific force
to the confluence, of the Chattahoochie and
the Flint rivers, where it divided, in one
direction going toward Ozark, where the
timber was uprooted and houses blown
to pieces. Several lives were lost, among
them Mrs. Powers, who was caught be-
neath the falling timbers of her house and
crushed. Her husband was unable to save
her and himself was badly hurt, but he
rushed off through darkness and blinding
rain for assistance. The rest ol' the family
were rescued, among them a baby three
weeks old. whom the mother protected at
the loss of her own life.
The second section of the cyclone was
deflected upon the Flint valley, breaking
across south Georgia and passing through
Arlington, where but a few weeks gao
nine children were killed in the ruins of a
school house. Reaching Valdosta. the storm
became intensified in fury, arid trees were
blown down in every part of the city. A
church in the southern part of the city
was wrenched from its foundations and
twisted into fragments by the angry winds.
The box cars on the Plant system were
blown off the track. Lightning struck a
switch board in the Western L'nion tele-
graph office and set lire to the building.
From many other towns in the vicinity
reports of an equally horrible nature are
coming in .
Snow ai Indiana polls.
Indianapolis. Ind., April 9.—The rain
which started early yesterday morning and
continued all day turned into snow and
sleet, about midnight. As a result tele-
graphic. , and telephonic communication is
badly hampered.
llauks l'a>iiiK Their Creditors.
Cameron, Milam Co., Tex., April 9.—The
Exchange bank, J. C. Tandy and E. R.
Patterson, proprietors, which filed a chat-
tel mortgage Thursday, the 1st instant, has
paid all creditors in full.
The Milam county bank has declared an-
other dividend of 10 per cent. This makes
20 per cent the bank has so far paid.
Narrow Escape From Lightning.
Yoakum, DeWitt Co., Tex., April 9.—•
While standing beneath a tree during a
storm here Thursday, Mr. D. G. Miller and
a young man named Cadd came near meet-
ing their death. Lightning struck the tree
and knocked off both of the parties' hats,
but did not hurt either of them.
WEATHER AND CROPS.
Rilinger, Tex.. April 8.—A norther, ac-
companied by a light rain, landed here this
morning.
Edna, Jackson Co., Tex., April 9.—A fine
rain fell here yesterday and was highly
beneficial to growing crops.
Bastrop Tex., April 8.—A wet norther
came down this morning. Crops are report-
ed doing well—both corn and cotton.
East Bernard. Wharton Co., Tex.. April S.
—A strong norther struck here to-day at
12 o'clock, followed by considerable rain
and hail.
Wallis. Chambers Co.. Tex.. April 8.—A
very heavy rain fell this morning. ,>oeony
panied by a very hard wind, blowing from
the north.
Colmesnetl, Tex., April 8.—'There was a
rainfall here this morning of 1.27 inches.
Farmers are needing less rain and more
suitable weather for work.
Chriesmati. Burleson Co.. Tex., April 9.—
A cold norther has been blowing since
about noon yesterday, if it does not moder-
ate by night it will very likely freeze.
Round Mountain, Blanco Co., Tex., April
8.—A heavy rain fell here yesterday, ac-
companied by hail. The hailstones wire
small and did no damage here in town.
Kenedy, Karnes Co.. Tex., April 9.—A
good, heavy shower fell hero yesterday
morning, doing lots of good to the grow-
ing crops. A stiff norther accompanied the
rain and is still blowing hard.
Marlin. Falls Co.. Tex.. April 9.—A cold
norther blew all day yesterday and last
night. This morning at sunrise the ther-
mometer registered 40 degrees above, al-
though there has been no frost reported.
Frelsburg. Colorado Co.. Tex.. April 8.—
Crops are in fine condition; no rain need-
ed just yet. Cotton chopping is going for-
ward and choppers will be in demand. A
pretty fair fruit crop is expected, notwith-
standing the late freeze.
Marquez, Leon Co.. Tex . April 9.—Light
rain yesterday morning, followed by a stiff
norther, which Is still blowing this morn-
ing. Farming operations are well advanced,
gardens excellent and fruit well set In this
section.
Crockett. Houston Co., Tex., April 9.—
This section was visited by another heavy
rain yesterday. Farmers are complaining
of too much rain. Trinity river Is out of
its banks and still rising; several river
farms are under water.
Easterly, Robertson Co., Tex., April 8.—
This morning dawned cloudy. About 9
o'clock the wind shifted from southwest to
northwest and was accompanied by consid-
erable rain. During the afternoon the wind
veered to the north and became quite
strong.
Caldwell, Burleson Co., Tex., April 9.—A
good rain fell here this morning, acoom-
panied by a cool norther. The rain waa
beginning to be needed and will do much
good if it does not turn cold enough to
freeze. The crop prospects are very nour-
ishing at present and most every one an-
ticipates better times In the future.
Mumford. Robertson Co.. Tex., April 8.—
Another big rain fell here this morning.
The land was too wet to work well from
the flood that fell on March L'ti. A cold
norther has been blowing ever since 12
o'clock. Corn crop has not gotten over the
effects of frost in March. Cotton not all
planted; what is up is looking well. Fruit
will be almost a failure in this section.
Calvert. Robertson Co., Tex.. April 9.— A
fierce and cold north wind was blowing
here all day yesterday and last night, ac-
companied by slight rain. There was no
frost this morning on account of the high
Winds last night. It was very cold this
morning, hut later in the day moderated.
Gardens suffered from the cold wind yes-
terday.
New Flm. Austin Co., Tex., April 8.—A
lij;ht rain fell here this morning, which was
followed by a brisk norther. Corn stands
well through this part of Austin county.
Most farmers are through thinning corn
and have most of it plowed for the first
time. A good deal of cotton is also already
hoed out. Farmers as a general thing are
earlier with their etops this spring than
ever before.
Bremond. Robertson Co., Tex., April 9.-^
With a light shower yesterday and a heavy
blow nearly all day from tin north young
vegetation looks sick this morning. It was
not cold enough for frost, but vegetation is
somewhat damaged by being lashed and
twisted around for ten or twelve hours.
Some cotton is up and farmers have gen-
erally worked out their corn or planted the
second time where It was beaten in by
heavy rains.
Carrlzo, Zapata Co., Tex., April fl.— No
rain. Corn that one month ago wore tints
of the healthiest pr 'en is now drooping, and
lis rich verdure is rapidly giving way to
a pale and sickly yellow. This condition
does not exist throughout the county. In
the northern half of the county there have
been abundant rains and crops of all kinds
are well advanced. Even here, where there
has been no rain this spring, the.range |h
fairly good, while from a lew miles above,
going north, it is exceptionally fine. All
cattle seen along the road between this
place and Laredo are fat. and, on the
whole, the country presents a most Invit-
ing appearance.
That Tired
F@@l:ng
An exceedingly common and dan-
gerously significant, condition.
A warning which must bo heeded,
or, as with the express train
which fails to regard the dan-
ger signal, ctisaster must follow. ]
A sure indication ot thin, weak, im-
poverished blood. A certain ad- j
monition that the blood is not
properly feeding the nerves, tis-
sues and organs of the body.
An imperative demand for the tonic,
vitalizing effect ot' Hood's Sarsa-
parilla upon the blood.
Weak, nervous, tired men and wom-
en are found everywhere. Men
strive too hard to "keep their
ends up," womeu too anxiously
work "on their nerves" to meet
the demands of home and society,
all have too little sleep, and the
excessive drain on strength and
nervous energy will soon com-
pletely ruin health.
The strength must be built up by pure
blood, and the nerves must also
find in pure blood the proper nerve
food. For this purpose nothing-
equals Hood's Sarsaparilla.
The thousands of wonderful cures it
has accomplished, the like of
which no other medicine and no
combination of medicines can
show, prove its curative merit;
prove that it has never been
equalled as a blood medicine;
prove that Hood's Sarsaparilla is
indeed the ideal spring medicine,
the best nerve arid stomach tonic,
the one true blood purifier.
"I was feeling tired all the time, as tired
in the morning as I was at night. 1 began
taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and it has
helped me so that 1 have no such feelings
now, My little girl suffered with pain in
her stomach, but Hood's Harsnparilia has
cured her." Jambs T. Mann, Hubbards-
ton, Mass.
Weakness and Loss of Appetite.
"Last spring my little girl had no appe-
tite and wan weak. I gave her one-half
bottle of Hood's Sarsaparilla, which cured
her. We will now take no other medicine
but Hood's Sarsaparilla, and recommend
it to everyone for weakness and loss of
appetite." Wm. F. Hanes, Brysonia, Pa.
All Tired Out.
" My husband was all tired out and run
down in health. He felt the need of some-
thing to build him up, and he began tak-
ing Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pilla
and the result was very satisfactory. Wo
regard Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood'e
Pills as excellent medicines." MBS, H. L.
Mowry, Towanda, Pa.
Tired and Worn Out Feeling.
" I have been taking Hood's Sarsaparilla
and cannot say too much in itB favor. It
has done me more good than any medicine
I have ever tried. 1 have advised my
friend3 to use it for a tired and worn
out feeling, as X know that it gives relief."
William T. Hurdle, Hollyville, Del.
Hood's
Sarsaparilla
Is sold by all druggists. Price $1, six for $5. Prepared only by
C. I. Hood & Co., Loweil, Mass. It is the One True Blood Purifier.
SPORTING TOPICS,
(inme of Hull To-Morrow.
To-morrow the last Sunday game of the
exhibition series will be played at Heach
park. The Sand Crabs have improved un-
der the training system adopted by Captain
Hust-on and are rapidly assuming lighting
condition. The Brenham club has been
practicing for a month. Word comes from
Brenham that the local aggregation is a
hard hitting, tleet footed, long winded club
of stars of the semi-professional type. To
win a game from the prided defenders of
the island would tickle their feathers to hi-
larity and they come bent on a hard battle
and victory if given a half chance.
Game will be called at 4 o'clock. The
Sand Crabs will appear on the diamond
decked In their new suits and no doubt will
cut a wide swath. They are a line looking
set of ball players and their new uniforms
set them off in becoming style and ele-
gance.
Aunt rnl I mi HiikcIci II Player*.
San Francisco. Col., April 9.—The Austral-
Ian baseball players, who are starting out
on a tour of the world, arrived in this city
011 the steamer Monowal. They will spend
a few days in sight seeing before practic-
ing for their opening game, which will be
with the Olympics, a week from Sunday, at
Central park. The nervy athletes who have
come thousands of miles to ascertain how
the best baseball players of Australia com-
pare with the baseball players of this coun-
try and to learn points if deficient, arc
thirteen in number. The team has several
substitutes, so they may cricket as well as
baseball.
(learnt* mid \aviiMOtii Matched.
Hearne, Robertson Co., Tex., April 9.—
James L. llazlett, the new manager of the
Hearne baseball club, yesterday accepted
Navasota's challenge for a game to be
played in Navasota on April 21. Manager
llazlett will consider challenges or proposi-
tions from any amateurs in the state.
Al .lackH Appointed.
Satl Antonio. Tex., April 9.—The Texas
baseball league's staff of umpires has been
completed by the appointment of Al .lacks
to the vacanf place. President Heuermann
made the appointment to-day. .Jacks Is an
old time professional ball player and Is
well known throughout the .state. He Is at
present in Lagrange playing with a semi-
professional team.
tfnnta Fe t'jrle Club.
The Santa Fe cycle club was organized
yesterday. Twenty-two members were en-
rolled and the following officers elected: A.
George McKee, chairman and captain;
Mose C. Harris, secretary: A. II. Merrick,
lieutenant; A. George McKee, Felix ti. Al-
meras and Mose C. Harris constitute the
racing committee, which Is to have charge
of the regularly organized races moonlight
and Saturday afternoon runs, which are to
he inaugurated at an early date. Only em-
ployes of the Santa Fe general offices are
eligible to membership.
The Ilicyele nt I'liattnnoogii.
Chattanooga, Tenn., April 9.—To-night the
southern circuit bicycle meet was opened
at the Coliseum in this city. Fully 3(M)
people were present and the racing was ex-
cellent. 13rent Interest was manifested and
to-morrow the attendance will be greatly
increased, as the enthusiasm to-night was
at a IiIkIi pitch. There were eleven warm-
ly contested events, each constituting a mile
heat. The event of the night was the mag-
nificent duel between Al Weinig of Buffalo,
N. Y., ami Hlg Eli Winsette, the official
pacemaker of last year's circuit, both men
riding the last two laps of the mile open
only a few inches apart. These are the
tl rials:
Mile open professional: Al Welnlg. Buf-
falo, won; Kll Winsette, Olympiu, Wash.,
second; Robert Walthour, Atlanta, third.
Time: 2.19.
Mile, invitation, professional: Carroll II.
.lack, Reading. Pa., won.; J. L. Decker,
Sprlngtleld. Mass., second: J. F. Starbuck,
Plilladelphiu, third. Time: 2.19.
POLITICAL.
Senatorial Dendloek.
Frankfort, Ky.. April 9.—Interest In the
senatorial struggle has begun to wane and
It becomes more and more evident that
neither Hunter nor Blackburn will retire
in the Interest of any compromise candi-
date whom their respective party desires
to place In the field. Thus, with horns
locked and with the bolting lepublicans and
the gold democrats holding the balance of
power, the contest will probably drag on
through the entire session.
i The Blackburn people again attempted to
break a quorum to-day, hut were unsuc-
cessful. The twenty-ninth ballot resulted
as follows: Hunter 02. Blackburn 45. Boyle
7. Martin HI. Stone 1. Present 12N, necessary
to a choice C.*».
On the second ballot Representative Bald-
win, one of the republican bolters, made an
Impassioned speech anil cast his vote for
Hunter. This caused the assembly to go
wild, and for a time it looked as if Hunter
would be elected without difficulty. The
ballot resulted: Hunter 63, Bluckburn 45.
Martin ltf. Boyle 0. Stone 1. The joint eea-
sion adjourned at 2.20 without result,
House llrenkers nt Fort Worth.
Fort Worth, Tex., April 9.—The police de-
partment reports* that the residence of Fred
Relley on the South side was robbed this
evening and watches and jewelry of the
value of $.100 stolen. Petty thieving and
house breaking in residence sections lias
been rapidly on the increase of late, so the
police say.
Mexican Shot.
Terrell, Tex., April 9.—Last night a Mex-
ican by the name of Julius engaged in a
shooting bee, In which he received three
gunshot wounds. One linger was shot off,
his left arm badly shattered and a flesh
wound mar the left ear.
Died of lliiriiH.
Ardmore. I..T., April 9.—Plorry, the 10-
year-ohl daughter of J. W. Golledge. died
to-night, the result of burns received a few
days ago.
FOREIGN NEWS NOTES.
Paris, April 9.—After passing several bills
and by vote approving the statements of
the government on the eastern situation
and expressing confidence in Its vigilance
and firmness the senate to-day adjourned
until May is.
New York, April 9.—The officials of the
British office deny that a British squadron
is going to Delgoa bay In order to take
possession of Inyack island, as announced
by the Capetown Argus on advices which
it received from Pretoria.
Tegulcipa, Honduras, April 9.—Congress
has decided to grant a concession to a Hon-
duras syndicate, acting in conjunction with
a narty of capitalists, for an Inter-oceanio
railway from Puerto Cortez on the Atlantic
to Amapala on the Pacific.
New York, April 9.—The Herald corre-
spondent at Guayaquil cables that a for-
midable conspiracy to assassinate President
A1 faro has been discovered at Quito. A
number of priests were reported to be im-
plicated in the plot. The ringleaders of the
revolutionary movement, Ventamllla. Jose
Maria Saens and Rafael Canfano, with fifty
of their followers, were arrested and thrown
Into prison.
Buenos Ayres. April 9.—An immense
amount of damage has been caused by the
explosion of a car loaded with fireworks.
The accident occurred near a block #of
buildings adjacent to the bourse, and t|ie
bulhlinv i ilmost Immediately caught fire.
The whoh block was destroyed before the
flames were under control. Ten persons
lost their lives from the explosion or during
the conflagration.
%
Gladness Comes
With a better understanding' of the
transient nature of the many phys-
ical ills, which vanish before proper ef-
forts—gentle efforts—pleasant efforts—
rijfhtly directed. There is comfort :n
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness ara not due to any actual dis-
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
tion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative. Syrup of Figs, prompt-
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millionsof families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health, its beneficial
effects are, due to the fact, that itis the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanline.js without debilitating the
organs on which it acts. It is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
ficial effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that, you have the genuine arti-
cle, which is manufactured by the Cali-
fornia Kig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but if in need of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and Is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
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